Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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